In this article, we will discus ten ways to look after your mental health when working from home, along with some mental health quotes.
Table of Contents
I. Mental Health Wellness Tips When Working from Home
1. Take Breaks:
Take regular breaks in between throughout your day while working, so you can maintain your focus, and a sense of calm among your mind and body.
2. Be Mindful:
Be fully present and conscious of your surroundings, and try to stay focused on the here and now without being judgemental.
3. Build a self-Care Routine:
Take and separate some time throughout your day to engage in self-care and wellness activities that provide you with a deep sense of satisfaction, pleasure, and achievement.
4. Breathe in and out:
Focus on the rhythms of your breath as you inhale or exhale. You can try this in between meetings or virtual sessions, so just take a few moments to engage in some deep breathing exercises.
5. Start Deep and meaningful conversations:
If you notice you are struggling with something or if you are too shy to hold a conversation, don’t be afraid to reach out to your colleagues or friends and ask for their support and help.
6. Improve your relationship with family:
Work with your family members as a close-knit team to support and help each other through the busy days and schedules.
7. Be Active:
Be active throughout your day. Little or small body movement and exercise are often considered a great way for reducing work-related anxiety, stress and boosting one’s mood.
8. Problem Solving:
If you are struggling to deal with something or if you are facing a problem, engage in some structured problem-solving method to help you find solutions and to resolve the constraints.
9. Meaning:
Engage in small daily work or non-work-related activities that provide you with a deep sense of satisfaction, belonging, and meaning.
10. Practice Self-Compassion:
Remember to be kind to yourself first and try not to overwhelm yourself with dozens of to-do lists, and get everything done.
II. Five-minute Mental Health Checklist
- Have I eaten today? What was it? And Was I mindful while eating?
- Have I showered today?
- Have I spent time outside in the sun, or did I breathe in some fresh air?
- Have I deeply connected with someone I truly care about today?
- Have I moved my body enough today?
- Am I getting regular and enough sleep?
- Have I been comparing my life or success with other people’s life or career?
(Related: Mindful Working: How to Mindfully Improve the Way You Work (Part I))
III. Mental Health and Wellness?
1. Emotional:
Being able to understand and cope with one’s complicated feelings
2. Spiritual:
Growth of one’s deep sense of pure meaning in life
3. Intellectual:
Expanding one’s knowledge, skills, and creativity
4. Physical:
Proper eating habits, exercise, and medical health
5. Social:
Creating a positive relationship with others
6. Career:
Finding purpose and satisfaction in one’s work
IV. Twenty Reasons Why It Is Important to Look After Your Mental Health Every Day
- Reduces anxiety
- Improves mood
- Reduces Pressure
- Reduces stress
- Improves coping skills
- You will start to build resilience
- Can improve engagement
- Allows you to relief
- Boosts elf-esteem
- It Helps improve sleeping habits
- Help you be more productive
- Improves self-focus
- Increases your awareness
- Reduces burnout
- Improves quality of life
- Boost wellbeing
- Gives to enough time to relax
- Gives your time for yourself and your loved ones
- Improves confidence
- You become more mindful
(Also Read: Zen Wellness: Mental Health and Wellness Measurement)